Ishigaki: Phantom Island Snorkeling + Kabira Bay Glass-Bottom Boat Ticket





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Guided tour
- Swim above Japan's largest coral reef around Phantom Island's sandbar, with clear water and sweeping views in every direction as you snorkel. - Start with hotel pickup in southern Ishigaki or meet at Euglena Ishigaki Port, then ride a round-trip boat out to your offshore snorkeling spot. - Gear up with snorkel, mask, fins, life jacket, marine shoes, and winter wetsuit, then follow your certified guide to meet colorful fish up close. - Glide over Kabira Bay on a glass-bottom boat, with the seafloor below, then enjoy free photos, coupons and tips, a hot shower, insurance, and taxes included.
- Kabira Bay glass-bottom boat ticket- Round-trip boat to Phantom Island (Hamajima)- Snorkel, mask, and fins provided- Life jacket and marine shoes provided- Wetsuit provided in winter season- Professional guide, certified water rescuer- Free photo data from guide- Liability insurance and all taxes- Participant page with coupons and tips- Free hotel pickup/drop-off in southern Ishigaki- Hot shower available after tour
- Transportation to Kabira Bay
- Meals and drinks
- Prescription snorkeling mask (available for an extra 1,000 yen)
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Enjoy Ishigaki's sea above and below the surface. Join a guided boat trip to Hamajima, the 'Phantom Island' sandbar that appears only at low tide, and snorkel with tropical fish over the coral of Sekisei Lagoon. You'll also receive a ticket for a glass-bottom boat ride on Kabira Bay, rated three stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japan, to use whenever you like.
Highlights
- Land on the Phantom Island and snorkel in Japan's largest coral reef
- Kabira Bay glass-bottom boat ticket included, valid at your preferred time
- Free photo data from the snorkeling tour
- All snorkeling gear, hotel pickup in southern Ishigaki and hot shower included
Why PiPi: No.1* marine activity shop in Japan in 4 categories, 500,000+ guests guided. Okinawa-certified safe operator; all guides are certified water rescuers.
*Survey of 5 major shops by Japan Marketing Research Organization, Jun 29-Jul 3, 2026. Does not guarantee superiority.
What to bring
- Clothing: Change into your swimsuit and clothes you don't mind getting wet before meeting time.
- Personal items: Bring your own amenities if you want to use the free hot-shower room after the tour.
- Transport to Kabira Bay: Arrange your own transportation to Kabira Bay for the glass-bottom boat ride.
What's not allowed
- Age limits: This tour is only for guests aged 3 to 59.
- Pets: Pets are not suitable for this tour and cannot join.
- Alcohol: You cannot participate in the tour if you have been drinking spirits.
Accessibility
- Mobility: This tour is not wheelchair accessible and not stroller accessible.
Additional information
- Glass-bottom ticket: You receive the Kabira Bay glass-bottom boat ticket during the snorkeling tour.
- Ticket timing: If you join an afternoon tour, you can use the glass-bottom boat ticket from the next day.
- Hotel pickup area: Free hotel pickup is available in southern Ishigaki, from ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort to Fusaki Beach Resort.
- Pickup booking time: To use hotel pickup, complete your booking by 5:00 PM the day before your tour.
- Meeting point: If you do not use hotel pickup, meet at Euglena Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal.
- Meeting landmark: Go to the red mailbox by the central entrance of Euglena Ishigaki Port Ferry Terminal.
- Final details: You receive your exact meeting time and place by message on the day before the tour.
- Schedule changes: Tour times may shift slightly depending on tide and weather conditions.
- Luggage: There is no luggage storage during the tour, but coin lockers are available at the ferry terminal.
- Shower facility: You can use a free hot-shower room near the ferry terminal after the tour, but amenities are not included.
- Weather: The tour operates in light rain, but if conditions are unsafe, the tour will be canceled and you will be offered another date or a full refund.
- Contact lenses: You can safely join the tour while wearing contact lenses.
- Languages: Tours are guided in English and/or Japanese.
- Pregnancy: This tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers.
- Heart conditions: This tour is not recommended for people with heart conditions.
- Back problems: This tour is not recommended for people with back problems.
- Age note: Children must be at least 3 years old to join this tour.
- Operator contact: If you have not heard from the operator by 6:00 PM the day before, contact ISHIGAKI ADVENTURE PiPi by phone, WhatsApp, or email.
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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